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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,020.79, 371,991.32 and 68,064.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,020.79, 371,991.32 and 68,064.17 is: 102,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,020.79 : 371,991.32 = 68,064.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,020.79/371,991.32 = 68,064.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,020.79x = 371,991.32 × 68,064.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,020.79x = 25,319,278,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,319,278,497.97/248,020.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,085.31

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